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KL53 VZH

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,564 mi
Last recorded46,564 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 VZH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 46,564 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 46,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 45,593 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 44,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 43,560 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 43,404 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 42,768 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody suspension components generally rusty / corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Nov 2020 42,175 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underbody suspension components generally rusty / corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Oct 2019 41,229 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Oil residue down whole unit. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 40,386 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect wet conditions (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 39,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 39,598 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,881 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 37,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2015 36,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2014 35,089 miles

nearside wiper deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2013 33,809 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 32,265 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 29,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 6 Oct 2010 27,059 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front wiper split

Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,505 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 19,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side light aim little low

off side light aim little high

Pass 11 Sep 2007 11,388 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 9,490 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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KL53 VZH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KL53 VZH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KL53 VZH registered?

KL53 VZH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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